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Yup, Lyrica can cause changes in sexual function for some. You will want to discuss this with your doctor as there are options for you. There are medications that can counteract this problem, or the other rout is an altogether different medication that doesn't have this side effect for you, although, most medications that help in nerve pain such as SNRI's typically don't have a great profile for this either (the major source of my problem is from the SNRI vs. the Lyrica). However, everyone reacts to these sorts of drugs differently. It's very frustrating, and ultimately, I had to take Cialis to help combat this side effect, and it works very minimally. I'm obviously a guy as I don't think that there's Cialis for women out yet, however, I know that there are options available that are listed at the MayoClinic.com website

It seems so very not fair that there's virtually no true medication dedicated to women with sexual dysfunction! I do know that Viagra is in the works for a female version of their drug, but who knows when that'll come out... hope that this is of some help!Jeff K

i really hate to hear that about lyrica. i just got diagnosed with fibromyalgia and im almost positive that lyrica is what im gonna get... i hope it has the opposite affect on me! my fiance would love that! hope you can find some help. if they give it to me, i'll let you know how it works on me (sexually speaking)

I wouldn't worry about it too much, it really isn't nearly as common as what it is for the SSRI's and SNRI's. Just one of those things that you just have to take it as it comes. For some, Lyrica doesn't even work for them (myself included - couldn't take a dosage that really got rid of a significant amount of pain without getting nauseous anywhere above 300mg). Everyone is different, and reacts differently to these sorts of meds. Just make sure to bring up your concerns with your doctor!good luck!Jeff